I was wondering if anyone has changed their own oil yet?
I see the oil filter is on the side, rather way up and under.
I am thinking I can pull the filter with a strap wrench rather than spend
$ 75.00 for the BMW spin-off wrench.
Any thoughts?

Just out of curiosity, my dealer told that no synth until after 6K and that they were using 10-50 BMW dino for the time being, but would be getting in 10-40 syth for the shop that would be cheaper that Castrol GPS.

Did you guys get the same info. Without syth, I will be changing my own oil at 3K.

My dealer told me no synth until after the 6K service. They are using BMW 10W50 DINO until then. I asked them if they would be using the 10W40 Castol GPS and the service manager said they will be using a BMW 10W40 synth that is actually cheaper than the GPS. My sons use the Mobil 1 MX4T which is darn pricey as well.

My dealer told me no synth until after the 6K service. They are using BMW 10W50 DINO until then. I asked them if they would be using the 10W40 Castol GPS and the service manager said they will be using a BMW 10W40 synth that is actually cheaper than the GPS. My sons use the Mobil 1 MX4T which is darn pricey as well.

Hi,

My dealer says on the new K motor not to use synthetic at all: half synthetic 10W40 is recommended by BMW??? As a matter of fact he now uses this oil spec in all the BMW motors, be it the R, K, F....

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